Explore the history of the Kodak Retina, early 35mm film cassettes, and the pre-production Ur-Retina, presented by Retina historian Dr. David L. Jentz.
Charles Baldwin explores the cameras, techniques, and tools that shaped his artistic evolution, from early film to digital hybrids.
The annual PHSNE holiday show-and-tell is almost here. Find out how to sign up for a spot.
Art historian Katherine Mintie explores the 19th-century transatlantic trade in photographic materials and its impact on early American photography.
Watch Vladimir Khazan’s PHSNE talk on Dr. August Nagel, visionary engineer behind the Kodak Retina camera.
In Beyond the Eyes, artist Yuqi Liu uses microscopy, handmade paper, and printmaking to explore the hidden worlds of fungi.
Every year, PHSNE takes a break for July and August — that means there will be no meetings or events during the summer months. But fear not, we’ll be back…
Join PHSNE for a talk with longtime collector Cynthia Motzenbecker as she shares her surprising journey into the world of real photo postcards (RPPCs).
Carl Mastrandea will share his methods for basic camera repair and cleaning. He’ll also discuss tips and tricks for refurbishing antique cameras.
Photographica is New England’s largest trade show for images, antique and modern film cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment and ephemera from the 19th-century to the present day.
Annie Sollinger will share her experiences working with the Paul Rheingold Collection, which contains over 55,000 photographs.
Artists Barbara Bosworth and Emily Sheffer discuss their work with Dust Collective, a publisher specializing in small-edition, handmade photography books.
Crista Dix will delve into emerging photographic artists, AI and digital manipulation, and more.
Watch the recording of our December 2024 meetup, featuring the PHSNE annual show and tell!
Driven by her deep concern about the ecological impact of her craft, artist Jesseca Ferguson started experimenting with the anthotype. This is an early photographic method which uses only plants and the sun to produce images on artist’s paper.
Since ancient times, chemists, physicists, mathematicians, and others were involved in discovering various methods of capturing and saving images. PHSNE’s October program is dedicated to the 185th anniversary of photography.
September 2024 speaker, Adam Davis, will shares how his project, Black Magic, came to be, its progress, how to deepen your relationship with collaborative practices, and the importance of bringing Black stories to the forefront of the fine art world.
PHSNE activities and virtual meetings will resume in the fall.
PHSNE is taking a field trip and you’re invited! On Saturday, June 15th at 1:00 P.M., PHSNE colleagues will gather at the Addison Gallery on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Together we will enjoy a self-guided tour of the exhibit, Robert Frank and Todd Webb Across America, 1955.
Maya June Mansour is a photographer and producer with roots in Black America and the Middle East. Her work, primarily using analog photography, explores themes of spirituality and justice.
Join PHSNE for a fascinating presentation from with Ken Hough. Ken is an expert on all things Deardorff. He writes, “I have been around Deardorff Cameras nearly 37 of my 53 years. I bought my first Deardorff at a studio sale in 1971 for $15.00!”
Head Librarian and Archivist Trenton Carls and Photo Archivist Maegan Squibb were the driving forces behind Above the Fold: The Photographers of the Gloucester Daily Times, 1973-2005, on display at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, MA.
It’s time for a show-and-tell! Check out the recording of the January 2024 virtual meeting, where PHSNE members had the opportunity to share a camera, a story, a favorite image or images, and more.
Watch the recording of the December 2023 meeting. John Felix, current President, discusses PHSNE’s origins and how it has evolved over 50 years.
In his presentation, Rob Niederman, collector and historian specializing in pre-1900 American wood & brass cameras and accessories, shows and describes some lesser-known designs that might be considered perplexing and even outlandish by today’s standards.
Watch the October 2023 virtual meeting, in which PHSNE member Vladimir Khazan offered a program on the Gelveta and Sport cameras.
PHSNE is pleased to present a lecture by Brian Taylor, a renowned contemporary photographer, professor, and gallery director. Known for his lively lectures on historic and contemporary photography, Brian leads…
In this recording, Stephaniie Tung, Byrne Family Curator of Photography at the Peabody Essex Museum, speaks about the exhibition Power and Perspective: Early Photography in China.
How does somebody with no particular background in the field discover an unknown but prolific and artistic photographer? In late 2020, neoclassical songwriter Bernie Zelitch, retired from journalism and software…
Celebrating PHSNE’s 50th Anniversary & Photographica 90 What is Photographica and why would I want to go? Here’s the What: Photographica is a one-day buy-and-sell event that includes every aspect…